Cinema
Aguner Poroshmoni
Humayun Ahmed · 1994
Synopsis
1971, Dhaka under curfew. Badiul Alam, a guerrilla fighter tasked with carrying out operations in the capital, hides at the home of Motin, who lives with his wife Surma and their two daughters, Ratri and Opala. The household goes on with its ordinary life while the man carries out raids against the army with his comrades, and Ratri becomes attached to this clandestine guest; but, one after another, his companions are caught.
Context
The film is taken from a 1986 novel that its author adapted himself, and it marked his debut as a director; it was released on 10 May 1994, at a time when the middle class had long since abandoned Bengali cinema. The title takes up the opening words of a song by Tagore composed in 1914. The music is by Satya Saha; Asaduzzaman Noor plays Badi, Bipasha Hayat Ratri, Abul Hayat Motin and Dolly Johur Surma.
Who it is for
A chamber drama, with songs and moments of humour; it helps to know about the curfew of 1971.
Prizes and reception
Eight national awards, including best film, best direction and best actress; it is ranked among the best films about the war of liberation.